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How to Find an Eco-Friendly Water Heater

April 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

You may not realize it but water heating is probably one of the largest domestic energy expenses on your utility bill. By replacing your old electric hot water system with a new gas or solar powered system, you will do wonders to reduce your carbon footprint and your monthly costs. When you look [...] Post from: Blue Living Ideas How to Find an Eco-Friendly Water Heater

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Carbon Hero: possibly not as ‘super’ as you would think

October 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Gadgets and TechIdea: Mobile device that tracks your personal carbon footprint. Reality: Missed the mark in more than one way.Tech Digest, Europe’s leading blog about gadgets and consumer technology, recently test-drove the Carbon Hero. Needless to say its attempt at tracking someone’s carbon footprint was just that… an attempt. It was designed to track your motion and thereupon link that motion to the appropriate mode of transportation. So whether you are traveling at ‘train-speed’ (very spe…

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Go Green in the City Part 1 – Eco-Friendly Remodeling For Residential and Commercial Real Estate

September 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

By Elaine VonCannon As gas prices increase more homebuyers are moving closer to the city, their jobs and hubs of activity to decrease travel costs for themselves and the whole family. As more people embrace urban environments green building and eco-friendly renovations that work for existing houses, town homes, condos and apartments are in higher demand. Whether you have a large budget or almost no budget, there are ways to reduce your carbon footprint and energy costs. Green home remodeli

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Green Prefab: Everyone’s Going Modular

June 14th, 2008 · Comments Off · Plumbing News

Envision Prefab shows their commitment to the environment by attempting to maintain a zero carbon footprint in both manufacturing and production of their models. Their e-House reuses shipping containers transformed into seamless interior spaces, while including a laundry list of green systems such as tankless water heaters, solar panels, and LED…

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